Musk Sues OpenAI

Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty. 

The billionaire claims that OpenAI violated the agreement it made with him, which stated that the company would be a nonprofit developing AI for the public good and that its research would be open source.  Musk asserts that OpenAI has abandoned its mission of benefiting humanity in favor of profits. 

The lawsuit centers on the founding agreement, which Musk contends was memorialized when OpenAI was incorporated. 

However, legal experts express skepticism about Musk’s case, as oral promises made years ago without a formal contract may be challenging to enforce. Regardless, this legal battle highlights the evolving landscape of AI research and the delicate balance between profit motives and societal impact.